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Proclamation recognizing the April 11, 2015 Martha's Run and the Martha Fund in honor of Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Martha Dixon, a Mt. Lebanon native who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
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WHEREAS, Martha's Run, an annual 10K Run, 2-mile Fun Run, and 1-mile Memorial Walk, was established to honor the memory of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent and Mt. Lebanon native Martha Dixon, who was killed in the line of duty in 1994; and
WHEREAS, Martha's Run is a great community event and a lasting legacy to Martha Dixon; and
WHEREAS, the Martha Fund Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to fund playgrounds and playground equipment for children; Proceeds from Martha's Run benefit the Martha Fund, which has donated thousands of dollars over the years for playground and playground equipment at schools and parks in the City of Pittsburgh, Edgeworth, Emsworth and Mt. Lebanon, just to name a few; and
WHEREAS, April 7, 2007 represents an important date for the community of Mt. Lebanon with the official dedication of "Martha's Playground" in Mt. Lebanon Park; and
WHEREAS, Martha's legacy has allowed for the greatest gift, benefiting the children in our community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Allegheny County Council hereby recognizes the April 11, 2015 Martha's Run and the Martha Fund in honor of Martha Dixon, a dedicated special agent, a loving family member and friend, an outstanding citizen and true hero.